BOA Creative, Digital & Performing Arts Academy

20/08/2026

Congratulations to all of our students receiving their GCSE results today! 🎉

We are incredibly proud of everything you have achieved.

This year, 76% of students achieved 5 standard passes at GCSE, including English and Mathematics, while 55% achieved 5 strong passes, including strong passes in English and Mathematics.

These fantastic results are a reflection of the hard work, resilience and determination shown by our students throughout their time at BOA, supported every step of the way by our dedicated teaching and professional staff.

Well done to every student collecting their results today – your future starts here! 🌟

19/08/2026

Huge congratulations to BOA alumnus Dean Rickards, who is heading to the UK tour of Cats the Musical! 🐱🎭

Dean studied Musical Theatre at BOA from 2018 to 2022 before going on to train at Urdang London. He will join the cast as Offstage Swing, while also covering an incredible seven roles: Munkustrap, Bustopher Jones, Gus, Old Deuteronomy, Rum Tum Tugger, Skimbleshanks and Mungojerrie.

Dean made his professional debut last year on the UK tour of the Steps musical Here & Now, performing as Ensemble, covering Robbie and Jem, and working as Assistant Dance Captain.

We’re so proud to see Dean continuing to take the next exciting steps in his professional career!

And there’s a chance to see him right here in Birmingham! Cats will be at Birmingham Hippodrome from 27 October to 7 November. Pop along and show your support for Dean! 👏🐾

Congratulations Dean, we can’t wait to see you in action! ⭐

13/08/2026

Huge congratulations to all our incredible Year 13 students who received their A Level and BTEC results today! 🎉

BOA is extremely proud to celebrate another outstanding set of student results. This year, 63% of students achieved the top grade of Triple Distinction Star (D*D*D*) in their pathway area, equivalent to achieving three A* grades at A level.
An exceptional 97% of students achieved Triple Distinction (DDD) or above, equivalent to three A grades at A level, while 95% achieved at least one Distinction Star.

BOA is also delighted with the achievements of students studying A level subjects, with a 100% pass rate and 79% of grades awarded at A–C*. These results reflect the hard work, commitment and talent of BOA’s students, alongside the dedication of its staff.

These fantastic results are a testament to the creativity, commitment and determination of our students, as well as the dedication and support of our exceptional staff 👏

13/08/2026

Wishing the very best of luck to all our incredible Year 13 students receiving their A Level and BTEC results today! 🙌

You've worked so hard to reach this moment, and we couldn't be prouder of everything you've achieved 🌟

Good luck everyone! 🍀

01/08/2026

A few weeks ago, our Acting Department welcomed more than 40 BOA Acting alumni back to the academy for a fantastic Alumni Day! 🎭✨

The day gave our Year 12 Acting students the opportunity to hear first-hand about life after BOA, with alumni sharing their experiences, offering invaluable advice and taking part in bespoke Q&A sessions.

Our former students have gone on to incredible destinations and careers, including training at Rose Bruford, Drama Studio London, East 15 and LIPA, securing BBC apprenticeships, and building successful careers with ITV, British Airways, Digital Marketing, the Royal Artillery, and many other industries.

A huge thank you to all of our alumni who returned to inspire the next generation. Your stories, advice and encouragement made a real difference, and we can't wait to welcome you back again! 💙

29/07/2026

Huge congratulations to BOA alumni Bethany Antonia on being announced as part of the upcoming series of BBC Strictly Come Dancing! ✨💃

Bethany studied Musical Theatre at BOA until 2016 before going on to star as Lady Baela Targaryen in all four seasons of House of the Dragon, as well as making her West End debut as Eurydice in Hadestown.

We're incredibly proud to see Bethany continue to achieve such amazing success and can't wait to cheer her on in the ballroom! 🌟

Good luck, Bethany – we'll definitely be tuning in! 🪩📺

24/07/2026

Another incredible BOA Group alumni success! 🌟🍫

Huge congratulations to two of our talented former students, Maisie Britton and Leah Swain-Heath, who have both been cast in the upcoming historical drama series, The Cadburys.

Set in 1860s Birmingham, the six-part series follows brothers Richard and George Cadbury as they build the world-famous chocolate empire. Inspired by Deborah Cadbury's book Chocolate Wars, the series is set to premiere in 2027 on U and U&Drama.

They'll be joining a star-studded cast featuring Harry Gilby, Jessica Barden, Ben Hardy, Joanna Scanlan and more.

We're incredibly proud to see alumni from two of our specialist academies appearing in the same major television production. Maisie attended BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy from 2022 – 2024, studying on the Writing, Directing and Screen Craft pathway, while Leah attended BOA Creative, Digital & Performing Arts Academy from 2020 – 2022, studying on the Acting pathway 🎬🎭

Moments like this highlight the strength of the BOA Group, with talented graduates from across our academies going on to achieve success in the creative industries.

Congratulations, Maisie and Leah! We can't wait to watch you both on screen and see where your careers take you next 👏

22/07/2026

Four years of BOA Youth Social Action through the perspectives of headteachers serving communities experiencing higher levels of disadvantage.

It examines youth-led social action and its role in supporting young people in accessing arts and cultural opportunities, widening participation, and creating opportunities for engagement in the arts.

Video produced by Year 12 students on the BOA Social Media and Radio Pathway.

17/07/2026

That's a wrap on another fantastic year at BOA! ✨

From incredible performances and creative projects to unforgettable trips, workshops and celebrations, it's been a year full of talent, hard work and amazing memories.

Thank you to our students, staff, families and supporters for making this academic year so special.

Have a brilliant summer – we'll see you in September! ☀️

15/07/2026